November 6, 2024

Fidé

Lander

CONTRACT

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) for our Medical/Surgical unit. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care in a hospital setting, focusing on both outpatient and inpatient needs. This role requires proficiency in medication administration, pain management, and airway management, with an emphasis on maintaining standards of care for diverse patient populations, including children.
Requirements:
2+ years of current Med/Surg experience.
Med/Surge Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, the responsibilities of Med/Surge Nurses include (but are not limited to):

Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
Educates patients on surgical procedures
Records patients’ medical information and vital signs
Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays
Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology
Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre and post-surgery patients
Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: posttreatment home care needs
Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs
Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient
Responds to lifesaving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
Participates in discharge planning
Utilizes time management skills
Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
Performs other positionrelated duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.